Explore the Family Name Zaffino
The meaning of Zaffino
Italian (mainly Calabria): probably a derivative of zaffo ‘bung, plug’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Domenico, Gasper, Sal, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Zaffino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zaffino experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 49,671 to 50,106, signifying a 0.88% drop. However, the count of people with the Zaffino surname increased by 5.29% during the same period, rising from 397 individuals to 418. The proportion per 100K also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #50,106 | -0.88% |
| Count | 397 | 418 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaffino
According to the Decennial U.S. Census's ethnic identity information, the ethnicity most associated with the surname Zaffino has remained predominantly White, with an increase from 96.98% to 97.61% from 2000 to 2010. During this period, there was a decrease in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, falling from 1.76% to 1.20%. Notably, the Zaffino surname also began to be identified with those of two or more races, registering at 1.20% in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No associations were found between the Zaffino surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.61% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.2% | -31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |